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Mayo Clinic unveils plans for a new $5 billion campus in downtown Rochester
The plan will center on new “health neighborhoods” where practitioners and services come to the patients. Mayo officials say the new model will streamline care for patients and staff.
Cities crack down on homeless encampments. Advocates say that’s not the answer
More cities across the U.S. are cracking down on homeless tent encampments that have grown more visible and become unsafe. Records obtained by The Associated Press show attempts to clear or to mitigate encampments increased as public pressure grew on officials.
Texas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit
Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.
In the battle over books, who gets to decide what's age-appropriate at libraries?
There are efforts to change how decisions are made about which books libraries should stock and which section they belong in. Some advocate using a national rating system like the one used for movies.
Bears outlast Vikings 12-10 on 4th field goal
Cairo Santos made a 30-yard field goal for Chicago with 10 seconds left for his fourth of the game after a miss on the opening drive, and the Bears had four interceptions of Joshua Dobbs in a defense-dominated 12-10 victory over the Minnesota Vikings.
Two justices mark historic firsts with their installations to Minnesota's Supreme Court
Chief Justice Natalie Hudson and Associate Justice Karl Procaccini were officially sworn in to their posts on Monday, each making their own bit of history. Both assumed their place on the court in October, but a ceremony marked their public installations.
First lady Jill Biden unveils this year's White House Christmas decorations
This year's theme is the "magic, wonder and joy" of Christmas time through the lens of children. Throughout the White House grounds are 98 Christmas trees, almost 34,000 ornaments and 72 wreaths.